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Plenty of long-distance cyclists pass through Singapore, but not many take the time to explore the quieter side of this modern city. You might be wondering where the quiet side of Singapore is. Well, the next time you pass through, take an afternoon to discover Pulau Ubin. It’s a small island just to the north […] Read More »

There are all kinds of little repair jobs that can crop up on a bike tour, and most people carry a tool kit for those moments when things don’t quite go to plan. Spare inner tubes, zip ties, brake cables and a multi-tool are some of the more common things you might carry. All are […] Read More »

Bike touring sometimes requires you to be creative, especially if your bike breaks down and you can’t get access to the parts you need. How about fitting a 32-spoke hub to a 36-spoke rim? It’s possible, if you have no other choice… as two bike tourists tell us in this interview. Read More »

Cuba has friendly people, quiet roads and you can tour there on a budget. That’s what Canadian couple Margo & Chris say, after cycling 1,800km across Cuba in 2006. In this edition of 10 Questions, they tell about being warmly greeted by locals, the traffic-free roads and challenges such as finding food. Read More »

How about a cycling holiday to the African island of Madagascar? That’s where our friends Dennis and Marijcke have just returned from. They’ve already posted some practical details of their trip, and an entertaining teaser for a longer film about the journey. Read More »

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We’re Friedel & Andrew: two Canadians who love travelling by bicycle. We’ve travelled through over 30 countries and cycled over 60,000km. Most of that distance was covered on a bike tour around the world from 2006-2009. Read More »

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